NOTE: A few of these players may have swapped between midfield and defence for a portion (or all) of last season. I've only included players in this list if their position is listed as "defence" at transfermarkt.co.uk.

Note: A few of these players have filled in at striker or could be considered a second striker/winger/attacking midfielder. To avoid confusing myself I've only included players in this list if their position is listed as "midfielder" at transfermarkt.co.uk.